Alumnae Volunteers

NCS is fortunate to have nearly 200 alumnae serving as volunteers. From Class Representatives to Regional Ambassadors, our volunteers bolster the NCS alumnae community in many ways. We are always seeking enthusiastic alumnae to join our volunteer programs, so if you are interested in learning more, please reach out to the Director of Alumnae Engagement, Chloe Cogo, via email or phone, (202) 537-6359.

ALUMNAE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
NCS is directed by a Governing Board composed of parents, alumnae, and other friends of the school. While the Head of School oversees the administration of the school, the Board has primary responsibility for its well-being. Areas of focus include:

• Establishing policy for the educational affairs of the institution;
• Selecting and evaluating the Head of School; and
• Ensuring sound fiscal management, adequate philanthropic support, and wise conservation of the school's assets and physical plant.

See the Governing Board members.

ALUMNAE ADVISORY GROUP
The Alumnae Advisory Group (AAG) counsels NCS's professional staff on alumnae engagement programs and supports the school’s efforts to fortify existing relationships and foster new connections among alumnae and between alumnae and the school. Members serve as exemplary philanthropic and volunteer leaders by supporting the school annually and being active in the alumnae community.

The following alumnae currently serve on the AAG:
Lou Rollinson ’77, President
Brett Andersen ’10
Jeni Hansen ’96
Rufaro Makanda ’06
Jessie Myers ’91
Casey Orr Whitman ’02, 125th Committee Representative
Penny Webb Armstrong ’60, Emerita
Anne Brooks Gwaltney ’75, Emerita
Teri Allen Walters ’80, Emerita
Heather McDaniel Willis ’88, Emerita

REGIONAL AMBASSADORS
Nearly 50 percent of NCS alumnae live outside of the Greater Washington, D.C. region, making the work of our Regional Ambassadors vital to ensuring our NCS alumnae community remains engaged with the school and with one another. These volunteers serve as school ambassadors for their respective cities or regions, hosting events, connecting alumnae, and more. If you have recently moved to a new area, please update your address and reach out to your Regional Ambassador. Not seeing your city listed and interested in serving as your area’s Regional Ambassador? Reach out to Chloe Cogo, director of alumnae engagement, via email or phone, (202) 537-6359.

Boston: Sarah Walsh ’99
Cape Cod: Marilyn Pond Brigham ’73
Chicago: Lisbeth Fotheringill Brilliant ’03
Florida: Helen Gill Arnold ’83 and Gillian Schweitzer Boice ’85
Four Corners: Victoria Allen ’02
London, England: Christina Graubert ’13
Los Angeles: Heather Anderson ’82
Nantucket: Melanie Gowen ’05
Nashville: Sumner Canfield ’10
New York: Heather McDaniel Willis ’88
Pacific Northwest: Diane Burr-Dickey ’62
San Francisco: Sarah Lewis Cortes ’78 and Jessie Myers ’91

BLACK ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
The Black Alumnae Association (BAA) was established in 1990 with the purpose of enriching the NCS Black alumnae experience. In addition, through working with the Black Student Union and the Black Parent Alliance, the BAA strives to improve the NCS experience for students of color and their families. Interested in joining the BAA? Reach out to Chair Jeni Hansen ’96.

CLASS AGENTS
Class Agents serve as vital volunteers for the Purple & Gold Fund, formerly known as the Annual Fund. At nine percent of the school's operating budget, the Purple & Gold Fund is NCS's top fundraising priority each year. Agents are asked to support the Fund themselves and encourage classmate participation throughout the year. Interested in serving as a Class Agent? Contact Chloe Cogo, director of alumnae engagement, via email or phone, (202) 537-6359.


REUNION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Behind every Reunion Weekend is a committee of volunteers who work to ensure that your experience is seamless, meaningful, and most importantly, fun! Reunion Committees are the more the merrier, so grab your friends and sign up!

Upcoming Reunion celebrations:
2025 - 0s and 5s & 125^th Anniversary Celebration!
2026 - 1s and 6s
2027 - 2s and 7s
2028 - 3s and 8s
2029 - 4s and 9s

Please visit our Reunion page for more information.

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
In the past, the primary responsibility of Class Representatives has been to collect Class Notes for NCS Magazine. Over time, this role has evolved into a more comprehensive class liaison position. Our Representatives help keep their fellow classmates connected to one another and with all that is going on at the school. They also provide the Alumnae Office with updated classmate contact information and general feedback on all things alumnae engagement.